'Pop-up' garage homes concept wins competition

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Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Development

A London-based architecture firm's concept of inserting temporary accommodation units into unused garages in the east end has won a design competition that looked for ideas that could combat the UK's housing deficit. Building Trust International (BTI) received over 400 entries for its HOME competition. Levitt Bernstein's 'pop-up' design includes a kit of parts which can be swiftly installed into empty garages. Once installed, the units can be inhabited immediately. Judge Andy Redfearn commented...

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